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[corven]

I basically agree with these opinions.
Your prediction about China is correct, but your analysis differs somewhat.

This view does not conform to Chinese logic.

From a strategic perspective, the long-standing stalemate and delicate balance between India and Pakistan is most advantageous to China. Unless the Chinese government wants to take matters into its own hands to resolve certain issues, China will not allow any party to upset this balance.

If a large-scale war were to break out between India and Pakistan, and either side were to pose a serious threat to the other's survival (with the possibility of national extinction), China would directly intervene militarily. This has no inherent connection with relations between China-Pakistan or China-India.

Of course, before resorting to direct military intervention, China will prioritize non-military means such as diplomacy and economic measures. Military action will only be taken if non-military means prove ineffective.

A synthetic brigade of the 74th Group Army of the People's Liberation Army: Created a new record of cross-regional mobility in 48 hours
Shanglin Sanlihong
2025-06-09 16:17
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A synthetic brigade of the 74th Group Army of the Southern Theater Command completed a high-difficulty cross-regional mobility within 48 hours, with a speed increase of 37% compared with 2022. The 99A tanks and 04A infantry fighting vehicles deployed combat formations on a plateau at an altitude of 4,500 meters, demonstrating the PLA's actual combat training results and rapid delivery capabilities.
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In the early hours of June 8, a synthetic brigade of the 74th Group Army of the Southern Theater Command quietly opened the curtain of a shocking military operation. Without any warning, the synthetic brigade quickly entered a first-level combat readiness state. Thousands of well-trained officers and soldiers moved at the command, and hundreds of armored vehicles were neatly lined up, and a cross-regional mobile military operation was launched.

Starting from the station in eastern Guangdong, this powerful brigade split into several routes and rushed towards the southwestern border like a sharp sword. Along the way, the armored torrent rolled forward, showing strong military strength and high fighting morale. When the heavy tracks of the 99A main battle tank rolled over the frozen soil of the plateau, the 04A infantry fighting vehicle quickly deployed a battle formation in the high-altitude cold area at an altitude of 4,500 meters, and a spectacular and shocking military picture was presented to the world.

The highlight of this military operation is undoubtedly its amazing cross-regional mobility speed. The PLA completed this difficult cross-regional mobility task in just 48 hours, setting a new record. It is worth mentioning that compared with the cross-regional mobility speed during the 2022 Taiwan Exercise, this time it has increased by 37%. This remarkable progress has attracted the attention of military observers around the world.

Behind such rapid cross-regional mobility is the unremitting efforts of the PLA in military training, equipment development, and command system construction over the years. In military training, the combined brigade has always adhered to the concept of actual combat training. In daily training, various complex terrains and adverse climatic conditions are simulated to enable officers and soldiers to have the ability to move and fight quickly in different environments. Through high-intensity and high-difficulty training, officers and soldiers have mastered the operation skills of various equipment and can quickly engage in combat in emergency situations.

The upgrading of equipment is also an important guarantee for achieving rapid cross-regional mobility. Advanced equipment such as the 99A main battle tank and the 04A infantry fighting vehicle have powerful power systems and off-road performance, and can adapt to complex road conditions and harsh natural environments. These advanced equipment not only improves the mobility of the troops, but also enhances their combat effectiveness.

The efficient command system also contributed greatly. The People's Liberation Army has established an advanced information-based command system that can realize real-time command and dispatch of troops. In this cross-regional maneuver, commanders at all levels used information technology to accurately grasp the position and action of the troops, issued instructions in a timely manner, and ensured the efficient and orderly operation of the troops.

The creation of this new record of cross-regional mobility is of great strategic significance to the People's Liberation Army. On the one hand, it demonstrated the PLA's strong military response and rapid delivery capabilities, and effectively enhanced the country's strategic deterrence. In the face of various possible security threats, the PLA can quickly gather forces, quickly reach designated areas, and effectively safeguard the country's sovereignty and security. On the other hand, this operation has also accumulated valuable experience for future military operations and promoted the PLA's continuous progress on the road of military modernization.

The international community has paid close attention to the PLA's actions. World military observers have said that this action highlights the PLA's great progress in military capabilities and has changed the balance of power in the international military landscape. The PLA has proved to the world with practical actions that China has the ability and determination to defend the country's territorial integrity and security interests. In the future, as the PLA's military capabilities continue to improve, it will surely play a more important role in maintaining regional peace and stability.

解放军第74集团军某合成旅：48小时创造跨区机动新纪录

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[corven]

This is the speed of maneuvering from Guangdong to Tibet. Therefore, the Tibetan front does not need too many troops. The heavy armored group army can go up at any time.

 

[MH.Yang]

India is an undeclared enemy of China, threatens China's security in the west.

Yes.

But it's also not in China's interest if Pakistan pushes India to the brink leading to a nuclear war. These are two nuclear powers with huge populations, and the refugee problem alone would be enough to destabilize China. It is in China's interest to maintain balance and peace in South Asia.

In the long run, the South Asian problem can be solved once and for all only by reconciling the two sides, not by selling arms to upset the balance.

 

[MH.Yang]

This is the speed of maneuvering from Guangdong to Tibet. Therefore, the Tibetan front does not need too many troops. The heavy armored group army can go up at any time.

These armies were prepared for Pakistan when it faced a crisis of extinction, not for the extinction of India.

India has a population of 1.4 billion, if we exterminate the Indian government, who will deal with the huge refugee problem? Who will stop the outbreak of religious massacres against each other? China is incapable of doing any of this and will eventually have to take all the blame and then take in the Indian refugees like Europe took responsibility for taking in the North African refugees.

 

[ety]

Yes.

But it's also not in China's interest if Pakistan pushes India to the brink leading to a nuclear war. These are two nuclear powers with huge populations, and the refugee problem alone would be enough to destabilize China. It is in China's interest to maintain balance and peace in South Asia.

In the long run, the South Asian problem can be solved once and for all only by reconciling the two sides, not by selling arms to upset the balance.

To solve the trilateral security problems and achieve peace, India's greedy lands ambitions have to be neutered first.

 

[ety]

These armies were prepared for Pakistan when it faced a crisis of extinction, not for the extinction of India.

India has a population of 1.4 billion, if we exterminate the Indian government, who will deal with the huge refugee problem? Who will stop the outbreak of religious massacres against each other? China is incapable of doing any of this and will eventually have to take all the blame and then take in the Indian refugees like Europe took responsibility for taking in the North African refugees.

Don't worry about India, Indians are going to solve their problems by themselves, China just has to shut down the borders. If they ever going to invade Tibet again as they are tempting, the Chinese heavy equipped armies will dealt them with swift and decisive blows, no more mistakes to retreat like in 1962.

 

[MH.Yang]

To solve the trilateral security problems and achieve peace, India's greedy lands ambitions have to be neutered first.

I think most Chinese people far underestimate the hatred between Pakistanis and Indians. The fact that a border conflict could escalate to the threat of using nuclear weapons against each other in just a few days is a profound lesson.

We must be careful about the escalation of the arms race in South Asia, or else one slip could lead to a nuclear war erupting all around us.

Michael is actually right in saying that we need to ensure Pakistan's sovereignty and security, but also not allow Pakistan to gain the ability to exterminate India. They Because Pakistanis really dare to attack India regardless of the consequences.

 

[MH.Yang]

Don't worry about India, Indians are going to solve their problems by themselves, China just has to shut down the borders. If they ever going to invade Tibet again as they are tempting, the Chinese heavy equipped armies will dealt them with swift and decisive blows, no more mistakes to retreat like in 1962.

Are you suggesting that China started a nuclear war and humanitarian disaster between nearly 2 billion people, but didn't address the aftermath? Then how will the world view China and how will the Chinese view their government?
The kind of thing you're talking about is only good for scaring Indians online, it's impossible to actually do that.
Our civilization has a bottom line, more than a billion people, we can't do such devilish acts.
There is deep hatred between Pakistan and India but we don't have ah. 1962 was India's defeat.

 

[ety]

Are you suggesting that China started a nuclear war and humanitarian disaster between nearly 2 billion people, but didn't address the aftermath? Then how will the world view China and how will the Chinese view their government? That kind of thing. The kind of thing you're talking about is only good for scaring Indians online, it's impossible to actually do that.
Our civilization has a bottom line, more than a billion people, we can't do such devilish acts.

No, you are mistaken, I am not suggesting China should start a nuke war with India in any way, unless India wants to start then China has no choice. I am just saying that China should strike back hard against India conventionally if they tries to seize Tibet again as in 1962, and their refugees problem if any are for them to solve.

 

[MH.Yang]

No, you are mistaken, I am not suggesting China should start a nuke war with India in any way, unless India wants to start then China has no choice. I am just saying that China should strike back hard against India conventionally if they tries to seize Tibet again as in 1962, and their refugees problem if any are for them to solve.

China is a country that relies on foreign trade to develop its economy. To create more than a billion refugees in the Indian Ocean, the center of the world, and to create a large-scale religious genocide would seriously damage China's economic interests. China cannot close the region off and let the Indians recover slowly. We are not the devil to do such a thing.

The real solution to the South Asian problem remains the promotion of reconciliation between Pakistan and India while protecting the territorial sovereignty of our ally, Pakistan. As for Tibet, India simply does not have that kind of capacity.

 

[NationalistPKDude132]

China is a country that relies on foreign trade to develop its economy. To create more than a billion refugees in the Indian Ocean, the center of the world, and to create a large-scale religious genocide would seriously damage China's economic interests. China cannot close the region off and let the Indians recover slowly. We are not the devil to do such a thing.

The real solution to the South Asian problem remains the promotion of reconciliation between Pakistan and India while protecting the territorial sovereignty of our ally, Pakistan. As for Tibet, India simply does not have that kind of capacity.

First for Pakistan and India to ever reconcile the Kashmir issue must be solved, but thats a long way from solving


We need to prove to them that we are peaceful first, so we must first of all extradite or Hang Hafiz Saeed, he is of no use

Then India has to prove that it can stay true to its word.


Both countries should solve their issues to address the bigger enemy

 

[ARMalik]

Interesting revelation made in the latest edition of AFM. PAF is not the first export customer of the J-35!!!

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We all know who the First Customer of these J-35s is -- yes of course it is INDIA. What will Pakistan do now??

 

[Pakistanithinktank]

The balance of power is not as you think it is.

The Indians have 5,000 brahmos missiles, Pakistan cannot afford 10,000+ interceptors for all of these.

Pakistan will only be able to hold these Brahmos attacks off for a few days under the current circumstances.

However with J-35 PAF is able to neutralize Indian AD and hunt Brahmos batteries and storage. This restores the balance of power. Remember, the Indians still have a massive economical and naval advantage as well as at least a 1:2 advantage in their army's quantity.

Without J-35s, in a future war Pakistan will escalate to nuclear weapons extremely quickly, and I'm sure it's not in China's interest to be irradiated with nuclear fallout either.

The balance of power is not as you think it is.

The Indians have 5,000 brahmos missiles, Pakistan cannot afford 10,000+ interceptors for all of these.

Pakistan will only be able to hold these Brahmos attacks off for a few days under the current circumstances.

However with J-35 PAF is able to neutralize Indian AD and hunt Brahmos batteries and storage. This restores the balance of power. Remember, the Indians still have a massive economical and naval advantage as well as at least a 1:2 advantage in their army's quantity.

Without J-35s, in a future war Pakistan will escalate to nuclear weapons extremely quickly, and I'm sure it's not in China's interest to be irradiated with nuclear fallout either.

Thanks for bringing this up, especially since I thought you were well-versed in this subject. Just one correction: Pakistan did manage to divert many BrahMos missiles, but a few still got through and caused minor damage to key installations. This wasn’t a total failure, but it did expose critical gaps in the current air defense setup.

To address this, Pakistan is actively exploring multiple options, both short-term fixes and long-term upgrades. These include evaluating systems like Italy’s CAMM-ER, Germany’s IRIS-T SLM, Russia’s S-500, and Turkey’s SİPER and HİSAR series. Each offers different strengths in intercepting high-speed, low-altitude threats like BrahMos.

At the same time, Pakistan is also investing in next-gen technologies like microwave and laser-based directed energy weapons, aiming to build a more agile and cost-effective defense layer—especially useful against saturation attacks or swarm drones.

In short, the goal is to move toward a hybrid, multi-layered defense model that blends kinetic interceptors, electronic warfare, and directed energy systems to better handle evolving threats.

 

[Pakistanithinktank]

Honestly, let’s stop with the doomsday hype. it’s getting old and adds zero value to serious discussions. India isn’t going to attack China. Let’s be real: their sabre-rattling is mostly reserved for Pakistan. That’s where the ‘churan’ sells. Bashing Pakistan 24/7 gets them their domestic brownie points. it’s political fuel, not strategic foresight. It’s starting to feel like the Bill Clinton & Monica Lewinsky saga: all heat, no substance.

And no, there’s not going to be a full scale India-China war. If anything, China might creep further into Ladakh or nibble away at Arunachal, and India will respond with press releases and border patrol selfies. There’s no serious appetite in New Delhi to face China militarily. it’s just not there, politically or operationally.

As for the West, forget it. NATO, QUAD, and AUKUS will issue statements, maybe hold a few joint drills, but no one’s coming to India’s aid in an actual conflict. They’ll watch, comment, and move on.

Let’s focus on real issues like economic resilience, regional diplomacy, and internal stability rather than wasting bandwidth on fantasy war scenarios that both sides know they can’t afford.

 

[Windjammer]

We all know who the First Customer of these J-35s is -- yes of course it is INDIA. What will Pakistan do now??

Imagine if it turns out that it's not Pakistan Air Force but Pakistan Navy !!